# Simple Interest 1/1

1. The interest earned by Rs.4800 in 2 years and 3 months at the rate of $8\displaystyle\frac{1}{2}\%$p.a. simple interest is
a. 918
b. 922
c. 925
d. 928

2. What sum of money will amount of Rs. 1768 in 3 years at simple interest if the rates of interest for the three years are $2\displaystyle\frac{1}{4}\% ,3\displaystyle\frac{1}{2}\% ,4\displaystyle\frac{3}{4}\%$respectively
a. Rs.1600
b. Rs.1700
c. Rs.1800
d. Rs.1600

3. Murali deposited a certain sum of money at S.I, which amounts to Rs. 720 after 2 years and to Rs. 1020 after a further period of 5 years. The sum is
a. Rs.500
b. Rs.600
c. Rs.1200
d. Rs.1300

4. The simple interest on a sum of money will be Rs.600 after 10 years. If the principle is trebled after 5 years, what will be the total interest at the end of the tenth year?
a. Rs.1050
b. Rs.1100
c. Rs.1200
d. Rs.1300

5. An amount becomes 4 times in 7 years when invested under SI at a certain rate. In how many years will the amount become 16 times of the original amount at the same rate ?
a. 25
b. 30
c. 35
d. 40

6. A sum was put at simple interest at a certain rate for 2 years. Had it been put at 4% higher rate, it would have fetched Rs. 400 more. Find the sum.
a. Rs.4500
b. Rs.5000
c. Rs.6000
d. Rs.7500

7. Rs. 600 amounts to Rs. 735 in 5 years at a certain rate of Simple interest. If the rate of interest is increased by 2%, what will be the amount then?
a. Rs.795
b. Rs.815
c. Rs.825
d. Rs.850

8. A man lent Rs. 2000 - partly at 5% and the balance at 4%. If he receives Rs. 92 towards annual interest, find the amount lent at 5%.
a. 44
b. 55
c. 60
d. 70